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Piero Ferrari hinted to Quartararo about Hamilton F1 signing
Ferrari shocked the motorsport world by announcing the signing of seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton for 2025, ending his 11-year partnership with Mercedes. Fabio Quartararo, a MotoGP champion and F1 fan, visited Ferrari’s Maranello base prior to the switch. Quartararo revealed that Ferrari hinted at Hamilton’s move during his visit, but he didn’t fully comprehend until the official announcement. Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari will be a significant change after his successful stint with Mercedes. Hamilton, who shares a passion for motorcycles, engaged in a ride swap with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi in 2019. While Quartararo had discussions about testing a Mercedes F1 car in 2022, former MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo tested a 2014-spec W05 F1 car at Silverstone.
